Project Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ABB's leading engineering team in Quebec to oversee cutting-edge developments in space and defense. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise to manage multidisciplinary projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and compliance with quality standards. Your proven leadership and technical skills, alongside your bilingual proficiency, will be key in collaborating with teams and clients to drive innovation.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience as a senior systems engineer or systems leader.
• Experience in infrared optical instrumentation for space or remote sensing.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and clients to refine requirements.
• Plan schedules and track project progress.
• Manage system design and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

JIRA

Windchill

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Position Overview

This position reports to: Superviseure planification des projets.

The quality and innovation of our engineering keep our customers at the forefront. Developing solutions worldwide and working on market-leading technologies will enrich your work and mind.

ABB Measurement & Analytics in Québec is the world leader in spectroscopy. Our contract engineering department is Canada's largest supplier of space optical sensors used for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and weather forecasting.

Our plant is known for its expertise in developing and manufacturing products that meet industrial analysis needs daily.

Join one of Québec’s largest engineering teams to oversee and guide the development of instruments in the space and defense (SDS) domain, ensuring their successful, on-time delivery within budget and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is autonomous, has strong reasoning skills, experience in R&D for system conception and analysis for space instruments, and can work within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client & Team Collaboration: Work directly with project managers and clients to understand and refine requirements; coordinate a multidisciplinary team using Agile methodology.
2. Project Planning & Tracking: Plan short-term schedules, follow up on technical actions, and support strategic planning and cost tracking.
3. Systems Engineering Oversight: Manage system requirements, design, compliance, performance, and technical risks.
4. Process Improvement: Document current methods, suggest improvements, and assist in implementing changes.
5. Bilingual Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations in both English and French for clients and internal teams during key project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (or equivalent) with 12 years of experience as a senior systems engineer or systems leader, particularly in infrared optical instrumentation for space or remote sensing.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and documentation abilities, including product configuration management.
• Skilled in JIRA, Windchill, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fully bilingual in French and English; French is required, and English is essential for communication with clients outside Quebec.

What’s in it for you

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Lead the way. This is where progress moves faster, teams turn enthusiasm into action, and we’re engineered to outrun expectations. Run What Runs the World.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.